Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 amid heatwave

Twenty-three people missing and at least four Britons thought to be among those who died fleeing Almería blazeAt least 12 people have been killed and 23 are unaccounted for after one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires broke out in the south-eastern province of Almería as the country endures its second heatwave of the summer.The regional government of Andalucía said the victims, four of whom are believed to be British, had died while trying to escape the flames near the village of Bédar in the municipality of Los Gallardos. Continue reading...